Montagu, Breede River Valley
Lying between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn on Route 62 - South Africa's version of America's Route 66 blessed with scenery to take your breath away, some of the country's finest wines and advertised as the longest wine route in the world - is the wine-producing town of Montagu.
Known as the ‘mountain mecca' of the Cape, Montagu lies surrounded by the Langeberg mountain range nestled between the Keisie and Kingna Rivers in the western corner of Kannaland, and is famous for her orchards, vineyards, local herbs, rock formations and healing hot mineral springs.
Montagu is one of the best examples of a late Victorian agricultural village in the Western Cape with a number of examples of preserved Cape Dutch and Georgian National Monuments - Long Street houses 14 of the town's 22 national monuments and Joubert House epitomises late 19th century living.
The main attraction in Montagu is the radioactive hot springs, originally part of the farm 'Uitvlucht', on the edge of the village. Lover's Walk - a charming passage through cliffs to the springs, was painstakingly reconstructed after a flood in 1981 completely devastated the Kloof, including the Baths complex.
The Nature Garden, which offers a peaceful and relaxing alternative to the springs, was founded in 1954 and is a joy to visit during spring when wild flowers are in bloom. Cogmans Kloof, now one of the major entrances to Montagu, was initially impenetrable until Thomas Bain built the pass and tunnel through the kloof that negotiates the Hole in the Rock, known locally as the gateway to the Klein Karoo.
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I love the outdoors and the hot springs, so I loved Montague! Lots do do here.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Mountain View Lodge Montagu
Relax in total privacy while enjoying our spectacular mountain views. Located just below Kanonkop and just above the town centre of Montagu, we o...
JS Rossouw
JS Rossouw is a holiday home offering self- accommodation in Montagu on the Vrugtegeur Farm in the Koo Valley. We are extraordinarily excited to ...
Stone Cottage at Olive Stone
Enjoy an outside braai, sun lounger and a beautiful private natural plunge pool, just for you on hot Karoo days. There is also a Kolkol hot tub a...
360 on 62 Farm Cottages
Set on a working farm just outside the charming village of Montagu, 360 on 62 offers farm cottage accommodation with 360° mountain views. The his...
Kingfisher Cottages
Kingfisher Cottages offers accommodation for up to 16 guests in four seprate cottages. Each cottage has either one or two bedrooms and is able to...
Blue Crane @ Glen Eden
Blue Crane @ Glen Eden is located on Glen Eden Farm and offers comfortable Montagu accommodation just 14km outside of town. With 360 degree mount...
Klein Nektar Manor
Klein Nektar Manor is a Cape Dutch house located in the heart of Montagu within easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, hiking trails and ro...
Prospect Cottage
Prospect Cottage is open plan and furnished with a double bed. The kitchenette is equipped with a bar fridge, microwave, two plate mini stove and...
Montagu Springs Resort
Montagu Springs Resort offers self catering accommodation in a relaxing environment. We have 90 chalets available, each of which sleep up to four...
KumbuKumbu Mountain Villas
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Dwyka Tented Lodge
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Mont Eco Game Reserve
Set in the Karoo, within the reserve, Mont Eco Game Reserve Lodge is situated along the tree line of a riverbed and protected by the surrounding ...
Manos Farm Stay
Manos Farm Stay offers an idyllic retreat in the heart of the picturesque Koo Valley, located just 35 km from Montagu. A Kol Kol wood-fired hot t...
Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve
Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve is located in a picturesque part of the Montagu district within the Klein Karoo. This expansive, mountainous terrain c...
Avalon Springs
Situated just two hours from Cape Town, Avalon Springs provides accommodation and warm hospitality in the natural surroundings of Montagu. The ho...
Sugar Bird @ Glen Eden
Sugar Bird @ Glen Eden offers Montagu accommodation on Glen Eden Farm. With 360 degree mountain views, fresh mountain air, and only a 10 minutes ...
Squirrels Corner
Squirrels Corner offers a comfortable stay for guests, with a warm friendly welcome and great service. Each one of the rooms boasts a wall mounte...
Tree Hugger
Tree Hugger is a free standing cottage at Wonder Farm Stay nestled in a beautiful eucalyptus forest. Tree Hugger cottage sleeps six guests and ha...
Klein Nektar Cottage
This charming privately positioned cottage with farm style look and feel has two bedrooms, one bathroom with shower only, open plan kitchen/dinin...
KumbuKumbu Quarriebosch
Quarriebosch mountain villa rests on an open, yet steep Karoo plane; sheltered by Quarriebosch trees on either side. A purple-grey rockface lead...
Pied Kingfisher
Pied Kingfisher (with private, wood fired hot tub) offers accommodation in the picturesque mountains some 25 kilometres outside of Montagu. The F...
Pecan @ Rainbow Glen
Pecan is a chalet at Rainbow Glen, a guest farm located conveniently close to the Cogmanskloof hiking trails and rock climbing crags and has a sp...
Buckron Glamping Tent
Buckron at Patatsfontein offers the ultimate off-grid retreat, crafted specifically for two adults looking for privacy and comfort amidst nature....
Magnifik Montagu
Magnifik Montagu is a luxury self-catering villa in Montagu on a 1.1 hectare Pecan, Fig, Olive and Fruit Farm right in the heart of Montagu, with...
Kogman & Keisie Guest Farm
Kogman & Keisie Guest Farm is nestled between the charming village of Montagu in the Klein Karoo and the mountains of Montagu Nature Reserve. Mon...
Ontevreden Glamping Tent
Welcome to Ontevreden Farm Glamping, where you can enjoy the best of both worlds - the beauty of the outdoors and the comforts of modern living. ...
Montagu Four Seasons
Halfway between Cape Town and the Garden Route on the Route 62, these luxurious cottages are situated under a big old oak tree where the singing ...
Little Eden Pixie
Little Eden Pixie offers Montagu accommodation on Glen Eden Farm. The pod is situated in a field, away from the cottages, close to the river, wit...
Protea Pod @ Glen Eden
Protea Pod @ Glen Eden offers Montagu accommodation on Glen Eden Farm. The pod is situated in a field, away from the cottages, close to the river...
Airlies Historical Villa
Airlies is located in an historical house built at the beginning of the previous century offering Guest House and Bed & Breakfast Accommodation i...
Patatsfontein Stay
Patatsfontein Stay invites you to unwind, recharge, and embrace the tranquil beauty of the Western Cape in this idyllic glamping retreat. Where t...
Fish Eagle @ Glen Eden
Fish Eagle @ Glen Eden offers Montagu accommodation on the Glen Eden Farm. With 360 degree mountain views, fresh mountain air, and only a 10 minu...
Nektarien @ Lank-gewag
Nektarien Cottage offers a digital detox vacation on a picturesque working farm, located approximately 10km from central Montagu. The cottage is ...
Brown-Hooded Kingfisher
Brown-Hooded Kingfisher offers accommodation in Montagu in the picturesque mountains some 25 kilometres outside the town. The farm is the second ...
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Nestled in the rolling koppies of the Little Karoo, a sprawling expanse of undulating rock formations, hardy scrub vegetation and blue African sk...
Nonnetjie Cottage
360 on 62 Nonnetjie Cottage offers accommodation in Montagu on a working farm in the Little Karoo on the R62. This historic village lies in a fer...
Montagu Vines Guesthouse
Montagu Vines Guesthouse is a safe stroll away from the centre of Montagu, with its amenities that cater for all tastes and interests. There are ...
Stay At Running Stream
Stay @ Running Stream offers accommodation in Ashton that is a perfect getaway for nature lovers who want a quiet and off-the-grid stay. The gard...
Wonder Farm Stay
Wonder Farm Stay is located at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains in the area of Montagu and offers accommodation in three cottages, ideal for f...
Ludicks Farm House
Ludicks Farm House offers accommodation for eight guests in four bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped and th...
James Honeymoon Cottage
360 on 62 Honeymoon Cottage offers Montagu accommodation on a working farm with 360° mountain views. The historic village lies in a fertile valle...
Koo Karoo Guest Lodge
The Koo Karoo Guest Lodge offers three spacious en suite rooms, each with private entrance located in the main house. A charming self catering co...
Montagu Country Hotel
Walking through the foyer you get a glimpse of the courtyard, lush green lawn and swimming pool area where guests unwind while enjoying the view ...
Leaf Lover
Leaf Lover is a romantic and private cabin for two offering accommodation in Montagu. The farm is located at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains ...
Tilney Manor
The lush oasis setting of Tilney Manor is surrounded by carefully laid out indigenous gardens. Sanbona has an alluring atmosphere of stillness, a...
Sun Seeker
Sun Seeker is a semi detached holiday cottage in Montagu at Wonder Farm Stay. Sun Seeker has two bedrooms and can accommodate four guests. Outsi...
Stil Montagu
Stil is a serene escape in the heart of Montagu, set on the tranquil embankment of the Keisie River with spectacular views of the Langeberg mount...
Penny Lane @ Rainbow Glen
Penny Lane is a chalet at Rainbow Glen, a guest farm located conveniently close to the Cogmanskloof hiking trails and rock climbing crags and has...
White Lion Lodge on Sanbona
The privately owned White Lion Lodge on the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is a perfect place for individuals, sole use of a group or a family up to ei...
Sylvias House
Sylvias is a self catering holiday cottage in Montagu sleeping two guests. The spacious open plan unit is furnished with a Queen-size bed. The ki...
Honeybee @ Glen Eden
Honeybee Cottage offers Montagu accommodation on Glen Eden Farm. Glen Eden Farm is a small holding of 50 hectares, situated on the famous Route 6...
Mimosa Lodge
Fine hospitality, superb cuisine and exceptional wines, are daily faire for the purveyors of this four-star establishment - a two hour drive from...
The Barn on 62
The Barn On 62 is the ideal accommodation for holidaymakers, business travellers and overnight guests to stay in Montagu. The Barn on 62 is locat...
Pruim @ Lank-gewag
Pruim Cottage offers a digital detox vacation on a picturesque working farm, located approximately 10km from central Montagu. The cottage is off-...
Fish Eagle Cottage
360 on 62 Fish Eagle Cottage is situated on a working farm with splendid mountain views and offers guests comfortable Montagu accommodation. The ...
Samuel Bosman Manor
Samuel Bosman Manor is a holiday home in Montagu on the Vrugtegeur Farm in the Koo Valley. The Manor has four bedrooms. The kitchen is fully equi...
Glen Eden Farm
Located 14km from the historic town of Montagu on Route 62, Glen Eden Farm offers self-catering accommodation in three luxury cottages, a charmin...
MonTQ Guesthouse
MonTQ Guesthouse is an historical thatch monument offering accommodation in Montagu on the famous R62. Being in the centre of town it forms part ...
7 Church Street
Situated in the heart of Montagu, 7 Church Street Guest House is a tastefully restored Victorian guest house set in beautiful park like gardens w...
Olive Moon @ The Farmhouse
Olive Moon @ The Farmhouse offers accommodation in Montagu on a working farm with 360 degree mountain views. The farm dam is just 100m from the c...
Syds Place
Syds Place is a self catering holiday cottage in Montagu sleeping two guests. The spacious open plan unit is furnished with a King-size bed and h...
Peace Cottage
Located in Montagu in the Breede River Valley, Peace Cottage boasts glorious views of the mountain. Enjoy glorious summer days around the shared ...
KumbuKumbu The Summit
The Summit mountain villa is nestled high up on the mountain at KumbuKumbu Lodge offering accommodation in Montagu, embraced by a rocky ridge on ...
Hide Montagu
Hide Montagu is perched on the hillside of the private Le Domaine Eco Nature Reserve, accessible by normal car via a working farm. It's nestled s...
Anchorage Inn
Anchorage Inn in Montagu offers luxury accommodation in Montagu in the Western Cape, only two hours' drive from Cape Town. The charm of thatch, t...
Garden Cottage @ Rainbow Glen
The Garden Cottage is a chalet at a guest farm located conveniently close to the Cogmanskloof and has a splendid view of Kanonkop. The house has ...
Ludicks Farm Cottage
Located on a farm situated halfway between the towns of Montagu and Barrydale on the Route 62, Ludicks Farm Cottage is at the foot of the Langebe...
Aloe Pod @ Glen Eden
Aloe Pod @ Glen Eden offers Montagu accommodation on Glen Eden Farm. The pod is situated in a field, away from the cottages, close to the river, ...
The Montagu Coach House
Montagu Coach House is a charming guesthouse in Montagu situated in the historic Oudam area, opposite a quiet park with magnificent mountain view...
Another World
Escape to your own private world of absolute luxury with a visit to Another World. This brand new luxurious one bedroom holiday cottage offers ac...
The Vineyard Country House
Set on a working grape and apricot small-holding on historic Long Street in Montagu, within walking distance of monuments, restaurants and shops,...
Bokmakierie Cottage
360 on 62 Bokmakierie Cottage offers Montagu accommodation on a working farm in the Little Karoo on the R62. This historic village lies in a fert...
The Farm Cottage at Olive Stone
Enjoy an outside braai, sun lounger, umbrella and a beautiful private natural plunge pool, just for you on those hot Karoo days. There is also a ...
Ontevreden Farm
Ontevreden Farm offers self catering accommodation on the host's property in Montagu. This private farm overlooks the surrounding vineyards of Mo...
John Montagu Guest House
John Montagu Guest House offers bed & breakfast accommodation in the lovely area of Montagu. All rooms have percale linen and fluffy bath towels,...
Monte Vista Boutique Hotel
Monte Vista Boutique Hotel offers accommodation for forty eight guests on the historical Church Street in Montagu. The hotel is close to fine res...
Olive Stone Farm
Olive Stone Farm offers three self catering holiday cottages in Montagu. All three cottages are entirely built from locally-sourced stone, offeri...
Olive Cottage at Olive Stone
Olive Cottage at Olive Stone is a self catering holiday cottage in Montagu entirely built from locally-sourced stone. Enjoy an outside braai, sun...
Tupenny @ Rainbow Glen
Tupenny is a chalet at Rainbow Glen, a guest farm located conveniently close to the Cogmanskloof hiking trails and rock climbing crags and has a ...
Lilly Pod @ Glen Eden
Lilly Pod @ Glen Eden offers Montagu accommodation on Glen Eden Farm. The pod is situated in a field, away from the cottages, close to the river,...
Star Gazer
Star Gazer holiday home in Montagu has two bedrooms and can accommodate four guests. The patio has a beautiful view and features braai facilities...
Abigails Garden Cottage
Abigail's Garden Cottage is centrally situated in beautiful Montagu. If you want accommodation away from the buzz and noise some places offer the...
Giant Kingfisher
Giant Kingfisher offers accommodation in Montagu in the picturesque mountains some 25 kilometres outside the town. The Farm is the second last in...
Muskadel @ Rainbow Glen
Muskadel is a cottage at Rainbow Glen, a guest farm located conveniently close to the Cogmanskloof hiking trails and rock climbing crags and has ...
Almond @ Rainbow Glen
Almond is a chalet at Rainbow Glen, a guest farm located close to the Cogmanskloof hiking trails and rock climbing crags and has a splendid view ...
Ouberg Private Nature Reserve
Ouberg Private Nature Reserve is a secluded mountain sanctuary, in the heart of the Karoo, only a three-hour drive from Cape Town. The reserve bo...
House on the Hill @ Glen Eden
House on the Hill @ Glen Eden offers Montagu accommodation on Glen Eden Farm. With 360 degree mountain views, fresh mountain air, and only a 10 m...
Plovers Nest
Plovers Nest offers accommodation in Montagu on a working farm with spectacular views. The cottages do not have TVs to distract you from the soun...
Somerset Lodge Montagu
Somerset Lodge, is set in a English country garden against a backdrop of magnificent mountains. We are situated a mere two-minute walk from the M...
Elsjes Corner at The Farmhouse
Elsjes Corner offers accommodation on a working farm with spectacular views. Outside there is a patio with a wood fired hot tub, comfortable seat...
Gondwana Family Lodge
With views of the magnificent Anysberg Mountains and overlooking the Bellair Dam, Gondwana Lodge is the perfect sanctuary for family, friends and...
Pale Chanting Cottage
360 on 62 Pale Chanting Cottage is situated on a working farm with splendid mountain views and offers guests comfortable Montagu accommodation. T...
Malachite Kingfisher
Malachite Kingfisher (with private, wood fired hot tub) is a renovated 100 year old plus stone cottage offering accommodation in Montagu with a w...
Things to do in the area
Wine Valley Safari
The Robertson Wine Valley produces some of the most delicious and respected wines in South Africa. And, as an added benefit, it is absolutely bea...
Dine in Style at Mimosa Lodge
Mimosa Lodge's award-winning restaurant has put Montagu on the culinary map. Its award-winning Swiss Chef takes pride in using only the freshest ...
Lunch or breakfast at Die Stal
If you are a fan of hearty, traditional, country fare then you should maak ‘n "draai" at Suzanne Venters Die Stal in Montagu. Situated on Kruis ...
Montagu Tractor Trip
In 1985 the Protea Farm started offering the, now famous, Montagu Tractor Trip. The trips take place on Wednesday and Saturday (large groups can ...
Montagu Village Market
The Montagu Village Market is the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning for locals and visitors that have their accommodation in Montagu or its...
Photography Courses in Montagu
Come and enjoy a weekend course in Art or Photography at Eden Farm in Montagu. This unique hands on excursion style tuition, allows participants ...
Templeton's Restaurant
Taking pride of place in the third oldest house in Montagu, Templeton's Restaurant was voted one of the top 20 restaurants in South Africa. Named...
Cogmans Restaurant
Cogman's is a fine dining restaurant located within the Avalon Springs Hotel & Spa Resort. With the hot springs featuring as a major tourist attr...
Montagu Winery
With an impressive 700 hectares under vine, the exquisite Montagu Coöperative Cellar produces about 13 000 tons of top-notch wines every year. Th...
Noteworthy attractions
Marloth Nature Reserve
Lying just three kilometres from the pretty little town of Swellendam, the Marloth Nature Reserve conserves the central Langeberg Mountains that ...
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
Set in a part of the country known as the arid Robertson Karoo, the Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve lies in the Breede River Valley, roughly 15 kilome...
Robertson Wine Route
Only 1.5 hours' drive from Cape Town and in the heart of Route 62 - the longest wine route in the country - Robertson Wine Valley lies surrounded...
Tulbagh Wine Route
Only 80 minutes' drive from Cape Town, the Tulbagh Valley lies surrounded on three sides by mountains – in the west, the Obiqua Mountains, to the...
Worcester Wine Route
The Worcester winelands incorporate over 250 years of winemaking knowledge to produce, amongst other cultivars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc ...
Kleinplasie Worcester Open Air Museum
1km outside Worcester, is Kleinplasie Living Open-air Museum. Here we depict the lifestyle of the early Cape pioneer farmers. Activities like tob...
Worcester Golf Club
The Worcester Golf Club is situated at the start of the Western Cape's Klein Karoo, approximately 50 minutes from Cape Town en route to Oudtshoor...
De Oude Drostdy
Definitely high on the list of ‘must visits' when in Tulbagh, De Oude Drostdy is a typical Cape Dutch style home built in 1804 just outside the t...
Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden
In Roux Road on the outskirts of Worcester, some 120 kilometres from Cape Town, lies a unique gem of a garden - the only truly succulent garden i...
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